Reported 8 months ago
The movie 'Nightmare of Love,' featuring Xiang Jie-ru and Lin Ai-xuan (Da Yuan), is set to premiere. Da Yuan revealed her superstitious nature and desire for control, voluntarily allowing a master to splash symbolic water on her face. She also persuaded her boyfriend, Lu Si-wei (Gu Gu), to undergo the same ritual. Da Yuan, who has a controlling personality, shared her experience of feeling rejuvenated after the ritual despite onlookers witnessing the process. Apart from using symbolic water, Da Yuan also talked about incorporating holy wood into alcohol and spraying it on the body as a way of warding off negativity. The movie premieres in Taiwan on July 12th.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
A female passenger was scolded by a taxi driver for giving him 115 yuan with a 1 yuan coin, causing her distress. The incident, shared on Dcard, sparked a debate on the treatment of taxi drivers and the significance of small change in transactions. Many resonated with the passenger's experience, criticizing the driver's behavior and questioning the importance placed on a 1 yuan coin in the situation.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
MEME, a new female group featuring members from T1 League's cheerleading team, held a press conference for their debut single 'My Black Eyes' with support messages from veteran entertainers like Uncle Hu and Jacky Wu. Strawberry expressed gratitude for Wu's special care, while Smile thanked Hu for always supporting and giving opportunities to juniors. The group demonstrated their singing and dancing skills at the conference, showcasing their unity and youth charm, with leader Little Maple even taking singing lessons to boost confidence in her vocals.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
The well-known overseas brand 'SIGHTFUTURE肌膚未來' is set to enter the Taiwan market soon, generating widespread attention and anticipation. The brand, specifically tailored for Asian women's skin, offers a range of products including masks, lotions, creams, and serums to provide better care for Asian skin. Prior to its official launch in Taiwan, the brand has already gained trust and praise through endorsements by well-known livestreaming hosts. 'SIGHTFUTURE肌膚未來' is known for its unique decolorization system and core ingredient 377, along with various other beneficial components. To ensure product quality, the brand has appointed a Taiwan distributor through an official marketing company, warning consumers to avoid purchasing from unauthorized platforms to prevent receiving counterfeit goods. With preparations underway for various distribution channels, 'SIGHTFUTURE肌膚未來' aims to provide Taiwanese consumers with high-quality skincare options upon its official debut.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
Liu Yanli, Chairman of the Taipei Research and Development Commission, was questioned by city councilors for allegedly violating administrative neutrality in the Green Camp legislator primary election. Nationalist Party legislator Hsu Chiao-hsin was unexpectedly linked to a fraud and money laundering case involving her husband, which brought attention to her husband, Liu Yanli, who was previously involved in a Democratic Progressive Party primary election in Tainan. Taipei councilor Jiang Chao-kuo and others questioned Liu for allegedly using public resources to interfere in another party's primary election. Liu defended that his actions did not involve public resources or abuse of authority, and hoped that there wouldn't be any misunderstandings spread. The councilors demanded an investigation by the Public Servants Administrative Neutrality Discipline Committee, which was referred to the city government's Research Office for handling.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
On June 18, 2024, a conflict arose on Taipei Metro over priority seats, where an elderly man in blue clothing became upset when a young man did not offer his seat and verbally scolded him, only to be stopped by the crowd. This incident is the latest in a series of priority seat disputes, with a man named Wang angrily confronting a young male passenger for sitting in the priority seat. A female passenger supported the young man and taunted the elderly man, provoking him to physically assault the male passenger. The video of the incident has sparked discussions, and passengers intervened to stop the violence and contacted metro staff at the next station, demonstrating the ongoing conflicts over priority seats on Taipei Metro.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
A Tesla owner shared a video captured by the Sentry Mode feature where a woman accidentally blocked the camera while passing by the vehicle, resulting in the screen turning black. The incident gained attention online and received over 14,000 likes, with many netizens amused by the situation. The Sentry Mode camera's powerful functionality was also highlighted as it tracked the woman's movements, sparking discussions and humor on social media.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
A sand truck experienced a tire blowout on National Freeway No. 2 in Taiwan, causing a chain reaction crash involving four vehicles on June 17. The truck first hit the outer lane, then the middle lane where it collided with a white sedan and a taxi, the latter getting wedged between the truck and the guardrail with severe deformation. Three people sustained minor injuries in the accident and were treated at a hospital in Taoyuan. Investigation into the exact cause is ongoing.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
一支11人登山隊伍攻頂玉山後，途中發生憾事，47歲男子在返程途中不慎滑落400公尺深谷喪命。搜救人員經過艱困努力後，透過空勤直升機成功將男子遺體運送下山。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
On June 18, 2024, a captain in the Air Force was reprimanded for visiting a bar with a companion, resulting in a major penalty. His request to voluntarily remain in service was denied, and his subsequent appeal through administrative litigation was also rejected. The court ruled that the military's decision was not inappropriate. The incident occurred in Kaohsiung, where the captain visited a bar with a female companion and was reported by others, leading to the penalty. Despite his efforts to appeal for his rights, the court upheld the military's decision to reject his request to remain in service.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
民眾黨立委黃珊珊、張啓楷、麥玉珍要求政府盡速提出修正《財劃法》，指出民進黨背棄承諾，並抹黑藍白版本，呼籲提出院版進入委員會討論，不要成為保送國民黨版本的幫兇。他們強調修法可改善地方自治及財政窘境，擴大統籌分配款，並呼籲民進黨勿只想政治操作，訴求達成兩黨共識。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
The global singing competition hosted by Aqin specially invited his wife Hua Hua to co-host with Wu Muxuan, forming a cute height difference on stage. Wu Muxuan humorously responded to fans questioning her music knowledge for hosting, pointing out that one doesn't need to know music to be a host, as evidenced by other non-music personalities like Tao Ching-ying and Patty Hou hosting the Golden Melody Awards. This remark left fans speechless. Wu Muxuan shared that hosting the singing competition taught her valuable experience in interacting with guests and fans on stage, despite being familiar with hosting live broadcasts and competition shows on Taiwan Sports Channel.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
Foreign investors in Taiwan's stock market have shifted from selling to buying, with a total buy-over of 178 billion today, leading to a record-high close. Among the top three stocks being bought are two airline companies, China Airlines (2610) and EVA Airways (2618). This shift in foreign investment trend marks a positive turn for the market, with airline-related stocks taking two spots in the top three purchased stocks.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
台灣女子網球好手吳芳嫺近日在臉書上澄清關閉IG是出於私人因素，與未能入選巴黎奧運女雙雙打事件無關。吳芳嫺指出，若詹皓晴選擇她當搭檔，由於兩人排名相加未能入選奧運名單。儘管失去奧運資格讓她感到失落，但這也成為她前進的動力。吳芳嫺表示將繼續在巡迴賽上努力，爭取下一屆奧運資格。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
Japanese star Fujio Jan started his acting career in Taiwan in 2006 and returned to film a Taiwanese drama after 11 years. During the premiere event of 'Who's the Victim 2,' he expressed that the filming environment in Taiwan has changed a lot, highlighting that it is more humane compared to before. While discussing the script, actors are given more space, and there is enough rest time provided. Jan also mentioned the challenges of learning Chinese for his role as a prosecutor in the drama. Despite some initial difficulties, he appreciated the professional aspects of the character. Jan's return to Taiwan for filming was a positive experience for him as he found the working environment in Taiwan favorable compared to other countries.
Source: COM
Reported 8 months ago
A report on June 18, 2024, at 4:42 am, revealed that a citizen in an area reported to the police that their parking ticket was forgotten and then found to be stolen at the payment machine. The police reviewed surveillance footage, leading them to identify the suspect, surnamed Lu. Lu was apprehended and handed over to the Taipei District Prosecutors' Office for investigation on charges of embezzlement. The incident involved a situation where the victim forgot to retrieve their ticket after paying for parking, leading to someone else fraudulently using it and evading the fee. The police stressed the importance of abiding by the law and continue to combat crime to ensure public safety in the area.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
On June 18, 2024, a man surnamed Wen in Taipei City mistakenly left behind his parking coin after paying the parking fee of 100 NTD at a payment machine. Upon returning to retrieve the coin, he found it switched with another, causing the machine to display he owed 1,640 NTD. Police investigation revealed a woman had tampered with the coin, swapped it with hers, and drove off without paying. The 39-year-old woman was later arrested and confessed to swapping the coins out of greed. She now faces charges for embezzlement.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
A recent recruitment announcement from a professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Information at Tsinghua University seeking part-time or full-time 'long-term volunteers' with lawyer qualifications has stirred discussions among netizens and legal professionals. While internship certificates can be provided, the unpaid condition has angered a group of legal professionals, criticizing the 'arrogance of STEM professionals.' The recruitment post, since deleted from the Facebook page of Soochow University's Law Department office, has led to debates online questioning the requirement of lawyer qualifications for unpaid positions and reflecting on the perceived attitudes towards different academic disciplines.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
On June 18, 2024, the Thai Parliament overwhelmingly passed the marriage equality law, legalizing same-sex marriage in the country, making Thailand the third Asian country and the first in Southeast Asia to recognize same-sex marriage. The bill received 130 votes in favor and 4 against in the Senate before being sent to the palace for royal assent. Despite cultural acceptance, legal recognition has been delayed due to conservative opposition, but the current elected government has prioritized LGBTQ rights, with the Prime Minister even participating in support events. Thailand's move comes after Taiwan and Nepal in recognizing same-sex marriage.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
On June 18, 2024, Ko Chien-ming criticized Huang Kuo-chang in Parliament, claiming he only has 3 moves left and criticized Ko Wen-je for 'apologizing to Chiang Wei-shui'. Ko slammed the People's Party as becoming 'small blue', accused Huang of avoiding debates, and questioned their stance on constitutional amendments. Ko expressed that Taiwan's parliament is becoming like Hong Kong's, triggering public backlash. Ko advised Ko Wen-je and Huang Kuo-chang to change course, warning that they are heading towards an irreversible political dead end.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
A man borrowed over 40 million from a bank to invest in stocks, turning his life around in 5 years by not only paying off his mortgage at once but also continuing to earn. He solely relies on rental income to live comfortably. After selling some profit-making shares, he cleared his debts and now holds 8 debt-free properties, stocks valued at around 42 million, and multiple bank accounts with a total balance of 55.5 million. This story has sparked discussions and admiration among netizens, with some marveling at his bold risk-taking and success.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
As of 4:40 am on June 18, 2024, due to the vigorous development of convective cloud systems, the Central Weather Bureau issued a special rain warning for 11 counties and cities in Taiwan. There is a probability of localized heavy rain or torrential rain in mountainous areas of Nantou, and localized heavy rain in Changhua, Taichung, New Taipei, Taipei, Keelung, Yilan, and Miaoli to Taoyuan, as well as in mountainous areas of Hualien. Residents are advised to be cautious about lightning strikes, strong gusts, and potential landslides. Nantou County is under an alert for torrential rain, while Keelung, Taipei, New Taipei, Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Miaoli, Taichung, Changhua, Yilan, and Hualien are under alerts for heavy rain.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
On June 18, 2024, Lin Liangjun and the Binjiang Sewage Treatment Plant Self-Help Association held a press conference in Taipei. They accused the former Mayor Ko Wen-je administration of planning to plant trees around the Binjiang Water Resources Regeneration Center, leading to discontent among residents facing forced acquisition at a lower price compared to a previous airport acquisition. Taipei City's Public Works Department stated that the acquisition plan complies with laws, passed through land valuation committees, and is essential for upgrading sewage treatment to meet sustainable development goals by 2030. The Department affirmed fair land acquisition practices and the necessity of the public infrastructure project.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
According to CTWANT Weekly, on June 18, 2024, at 6:06 am, from the YouTube channel 'Taipei Tourism Real-time Image: Xiangshan Views of Taipei - 4K Real-time Images', Taipei's sky was covered in fog. Due to the strong development of convective cloud systems, the Central Weather Bureau issued a heavy rain advisory for 12 counties and cities in Taiwan on the afternoon of the 18th. Additionally, the Ministry of Economic Affairs' Water Resources Agency announced that the rainfall in Nuannuan District in Keelung has exceeded 61mm, causing flooding and categorized as a level 1 warning.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
In Taipei, a construction contractor made an illicit profit of 1.22 million NTD by selling construction materials from Taipei Dome construction to another construction company during a work stoppage period. The subcontractor who received the materials pressed charges, leading to a judicial process where the contractor eventually compensated 3.5 million NTD and received a 2-year suspended sentence for embezzlement. The court considered the remorseful attitude and good behavior of the contractor in the judgment.
Source: YAHOO